Drip Coffee Company   

In the old Avon cleaners space on Lovers Lane, there is a much more pleasing aroma to the steam rising from behind the counter. Owner Steve Thatcher has taken the long-time cleaning spot and set up Drip Coffee Company. The former Starbucks employee has been roasting his own coffee for several years now, having operated shops in Boston, Amarillo and Austin. The quaint, comfy atmosphere serves as the backdrop for low-key conversation as indie coffeehouse junkies choose from about a dozen or so different roasts. A barrista is also busy tending to the orders of customers seeking more of a jolt at the espresso bar. Situated smartly amidst dozens of gift, floral and clothing boutiques just east of the Tollway, Drip should land a lot of shoppers in need of either a respite or a caffeine boost (or both).